Luton Town Power Court dream draw near

Article posted by Coliseum, May 7^th, 2025

Image: Luton Town FC

The English Football League (EFL) League One team – the Luton Town Football Club – is set to begin construction this Summer on a brand-new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court in Luton, Bedfordshire (UK) marking a new chapter in the club’s history.

‘LUTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB’ stated that the club’s development arm – the 2020 Developments – has agreed on a pre-construction services partnership with the Limak International, a rapidly growing company with a background of complex, global, world-class infrastructure, including the redevelopment of the LaLiga team FC Barcelona’s iconic home ground – the 105,000-capacity Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.

Preston (UK)-based the English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League it is the oldest football league in the world and was the top-level football league in England from its foundation until 1992 when the top 22 clubs split from it to form the Premier League (the highest level of the English football league system). The Football League was rebranded as the ‘English Football League’ (EFL) starting with the 2016-2017 seasons.

The Luton Town Football Club is a professional football club from Luton, Bedfordshire, England (UK). The club currently competes in the EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system.

The 12,056-capacity Kenilworth Road, also known as The Kenny, is an association football stadium in Bury Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England (UK). It has been the home ground of the Luton Town F.C. since 1905.

The 25,000-capacity Power Court Stadium is a planned football stadium to come up in Luton, Bedfordshire (UK) that will become the home ground for the Luton Town F.C. ahead of the 2028-2029 seasons replacing the Kenilworth Road, the club’s home since 1905.

‘LUTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB’ further stated that it is intended that the new stadium will hold its first competitive game at the start of the 2028-2029 seasons giving the supporters a state-of-the-art venue to call home.

This move is central to the Board’s original vision for the club’s future – supporting Luton Town’s ambition to reach and maintain a place in the Premier League and enhancing the matchday experience for all fans.

Beyond football the project will act as a catalyst for townwide regeneration with plans for new homes, a hotel and other infrastructure as part of a decade-long project to lead in the revitalization of central Luton. The wider Power Court project will create more than 1,000 permanent jobs in addition to the hundreds of direct jobs created during the construction phase.

Remarked Gary Sweet, Chief Executive, Luton Town Football Club, “This is a transformative opportunity for the club helping us realize our ambitions to be a Premier League club again one day. We are united with the supporters on the need for a new stadium to move our Luton Town forward and we are delighted to be moving into this exciting construction phase. Importantly, this new stadium project roots us in our community bringing jobs and investment as part of the wider regeneration of the area. Partnering with a company of Limak’s international standing offers us a global perspective with local delivery. We will collaborate closely with them to ensure the stadium reflects the spirit and needs of the community. It has been a long road to this point but we are so excited at the prospect of welcoming our supporters to the Power Court in the near future and the ability to extend our support base and enhance our unique matchday experience.”

Commented Gokalp Kahraman, Regional Director for the UK and Western Europe at Limak International, “Following a competitive tender process we’re delighted to enter this first phase of the new Power Court development. Limak will offer its technical expertise and international experience to guide the project’s early stages and prepare the recruitment of a best-in-class team of trade contractors. We’re incredibly excited to work with the club and its partners to bring its ambitious and impressive vision to life.”

Pointed out Paul Stephens, Chair of Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, “This represents a major step forward for our club – every fan will be excited at the idea of taking their seat at our new stadium and now we have a clear path to this historic day rooting us in the heart of the town while showing real ambition for the future.”

Added Allan Drummond, Chair of Luton Town Disabled Supporters’ Association (LTDSA), “The LTDSA warmly welcomes the news Luton Town has partnered with Limak International as its preferred contractor for Power Court. This major step forward brings us closer to a stadium designed with accessibility at its heart. For the disabled supporters this means the promise of modern, inclusive facilities, improved access routes, and an environment where every fan can experience football with dignity and ease.”

Stated Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Borough Council, “The start of construction at Power Court is a significant milestone for our club and our town. This development is about much more than football – it will unlock long-term regeneration, bring jobs, homes, and vitality back to the center of Luton. We are proud to support Luton Town in making this vision a reality and are delighted Limak has been chosen to partner with the club at this time.”

Limak’s involvement will help ensure the stadium is one of the most environmentally sustainable stadiums ever built in the United Kingdom.

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